What's New?
Participate in Fernie's Liquid Waste Management Plan Open House 'Flowing toward Sustainability' on May 1st from 4-8pm. If you cannot make it, be sure to fill out the online survey. For more information, click here.
If you are interested in participating in a thoughtful and meaningful conversation about the Elk River, please join us at the Best Western on May 30th for the Elk River Watershed Dialogue. You must register online to participate. Also, we would appreciate if you could fill out a short survey (20 mins max) whether you plan to attend or not.
Check out the documents on the Resources & Links page including:
- The Summary of the FLOW Conversations held April/March 2011
- 'Alternative Futures: Collective Action to Management Selenium in the Elk and McLeod Waterhseds'
The Strategic Advisory Panel on Selenium Management has released its final report. This report represents the independent opinion of the Panel and is being released simultaneously to Teck Coal and stakeholders. Use this link to access Teck's website, you will find the final report at the bottom of the page.
On March 18, 2012 attendees were captivated by Jon Turk's presentation entitled "Ice and Water in the Clockworks", on his recent adventure-- circumnavigating Ellesmere Island by kayak! Thanks to everyone who came out and showed their support. See poster for more information.
On Sunday January 22, 2012 ERA hosted the kick-off to Fernie's Think Tank Cinema series at the Arts Station. It was an incredible film followed by a thought-provoking discussion. Proceeds will support ERA's water wonders workshops for youth. Check out the poster for more information.
ERA is now on Facebook!
ERA hosted the first annual Swim, Drink, Fish Festival September 24-25, 2011. The Festival coincided with BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day. Thanks to everyone who got involved! The second annual festival is sure to be a hit, hope to see you there!
Streamkeepers volunteers got their feet wet during spring and fall Streamkeepers monitoring on Lizard Creek. This included: channel profiles, flow rates, water quality measurements, benthic invertebrate samples, and more. Check out our photo gallery for some pictures!
Participate in our online FLOW (Friends Living on Water) Conversations.
Discuss your opinion and insights with other community members about the Elk River's values, concerns and characteristics. Help to create a vision for the future!
Help us learn about your knowledge and opinions about the Elk River watershed. Participate in our online Elk River water stewardship survey.
Click here to take a tour of the Elk River Watershed in Google Earth. Or download the KMZ file and watch in on your own computer.
What is the Elk River Alliance (ERA)?
ERA is a community-based watershed group that aims to connect people to the Elk River, ensuring it is drinkable, fishable, and swimable for future generations.
Where are the boundaries of the Elk River Alliance?
Our focus area includes where waters drain into the tributaries and main stem of the Elk River in southeastern BC, Canada.
Goals of ERA:
- Increase and ease access to information, respecting the public right to know about their water.
- Encourage public participation to restore and enhance aquatic ecosystems, wetlands and riparian areas.
- Using education and community outreach increase water literacy and participation in decision-making about water; including, Water Smart conservation strategies supporting targets to reduce water consumption by 20% by 2015.
Here on this website you'll find out everything you need to know about the ERA and how you can help get involved.
